The Fanal Forest – once I saw photos, it held a sort of mythical draw to me. Located high in the mountains along the Paul da Serra Plateau, it is a 40 minute drive from Ponta do Sol. We had read that it was best to try and visit the forest on a foggy day, as that added to the mysterious quality of the forest but fog is hard to forecast so we set off on a cloudy morning, hoping…
Pico Ruivo is the highest peak in Madeira, standing at 1,862 meters (6,106 feet) above sea level. This was one of the hikes that I had to do while we were…
Pico de Arieiro was the most impressive hike for me during our visit to Madeira. Besides the breathtaking landscapes vying for your attention in every direction, the trail is impressive due…
There are a few spots on Madeira I knew we would have to get up long before sunrise to really experience the beauty of. Bica da Cana was the most important…
Prior to arriving in Madeira, I had done oodles of research on fun little stops we could make during our three week stay so we can explore when we have some…
Madeira may be renowned for its hiking and breathtaking landscapes, but it is also a major banana producer. The south coast, where we stayed, is adorned with banana plantations, and Madalena…
This was our first hike in Madeira. Confusingly, there are two Levada do Moinho hikes in Madeira. The hike I am writing about is called Levada Do Moinho – Levada Nova…
Getting ready for a three week journey to Madeira, Portugal was a big deal this year. We planned it for almost five months before we left, finding a nice home we both…
2024 was another busy year for us and a lot of fun… In the early part of the year, we stayed around home and spent time researching and planning our trip…
Vegan Thai Tofu Red Curry & Wild Rice I love this recipe. It’s easy to make, delicious and easy to change it up with different veggies and by serving it with…
It’s December now and I have continued my bike rides through the end of November. For the most part, the weather has been good but there have been a few cold…
